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Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) manual

Apple's noise cancelling earbuds with the H2 chip. When one side stops working or they won't connect, a reset fixes most problems.

Updated Sep 11, 2026 Based on Apple documentation 2 quick answers
Wireless earbuds
ModelAirPods Pro (2nd generation)

01 Quick answers

Factory reset

Reset AirPods Pro 2

This erases the pairing, so you'll reconnect them afterwards like new.

  1. Put both AirPods in the charging case and close the lid. Wait 30 seconds.
  2. Open the lid. On your iPhone, go to Settings, Bluetooth, tap the info icon next to your AirPods and choose Forget This Device.
  3. With the lid open, press and hold the button on the back of the case for about 15 seconds.
  4. Let go when the status light flashes amber, then white.
  5. Hold the open case near your iPhone and follow the setup animation.
Maintenance

Cleaning the ear tips and mesh

Pull the ear tips off and rinse them with water only, then dry fully. Clean the microphone and speaker mesh with a dry cotton swab. Don't run water into the AirPods themselves or use sharp objects in the mesh.

02 Finding the model number

With AirPods connected, go to Settings on your iPhone and tap your AirPods name near the top. The model number is listed there. It's also printed in tiny text inside the case lid.

Model number guide for other products

03 Specifications

ChipApple H2
CaseMagSafe charging case with speaker and lanyard loop
Water and dustIP54 earbuds and case
Ear tip sizesXS, S, M, L

Specifications can vary by region and production year. The rating label on the product is the final word.

04 What's in the Apple manual

The official owner's manual is organized into these main sections. Use them to find the right page once you open the PDF.

  1. 01Pair and set up
  2. 02Controls
  3. 03Noise control and Adaptive Audio
  4. 04Find My
  5. 05Charging
  6. 06Hearing health features
  7. 07Troubleshooting

05 Owner questions

Only one AirPod is working. What should I try?

Put both in the case for 30 seconds and try again. Check they're both charging in the case. If that doesn't work, do the full reset above.

Do they work with Android?

Yes, as standard Bluetooth earbuds. Pairing and features like automatic switching and Find My are iPhone specific.